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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.68, 1,241.40 and 502.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.68, 1,241.40 and 502.96 is: 754.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.68 : 1,241.40 = 502.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.68/1,241.40 = 502.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.68x = 1,241.40 × 502.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.68x = 624,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,374.54/827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.37

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